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Ceviche de Camarón — Shrimp Ceviche

Ceviche de Camarón

Shrimp Ceviche

Raw shrimp cures in fresh lime juice until opaque, then gets tossed with tomato, cilantro, and avocado for a bright, chilled appetizer served on crisp tostadas.

60 min
Serves 6
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Before you cook

Is it safe to make ceviche with raw shrimp?

Ceviche de camarón is traditionally lime-cured, not cooked, so use only very fresh shrimp from a trusted source and keep it well chilled. If you'd rather not serve raw seafood, poach the shrimp in simmering salted water for 1 to 2 minutes, chill it, then toss with the vegetables and let it rest in lime juice for just 10 minutes instead of the full cure.

Ingredientes· 10
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  • 1 pound (450 g)Very fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
  • 3/4 cupFresh lime juice
  • 3Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2Small white or red onion, finely diced
  • 1Serrano chile, minced
  • 1/2 cupChopped cilantro
  • 1Small cucumber, diced, optional
  • 1 teaspoonSalt
  • 1Avocado, diced
  • As neededTostadas

Instrucciones

5 pasos
  1. Marinar el camarón

    Marinate the shrimp

    Place the chopped shrimp in a nonreactive bowl and cover with the lime juice. Refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until the shrimp turns opaque.

  2. Escurre el jugo

    Drain the juice

    Drain off most of the lime juice, leaving a few tablespoons behind for moisture.

  3. Agrega las verduras

    Add the vegetables

    Add the tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro, cucumber, and salt, and mix gently.

  4. Incorpora el aguacate

    Fold in avocado

    Fold in the avocado immediately before serving.

  5. Sirve

    Serve

    Taste for lime and salt, then serve cold on tostadas.